Mountain Ridge Middle School vs. Cresthill Middle School
Should I attend Mountain Ridge Middle School or Cresthill Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 925 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, Cresthill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
925 students
738 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#470 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
447
343
Grade 8 Students
478
395
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
18%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
75%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
